SECURING FIREPLACE TO FLOOR OR FRAMING
The fireplace must be secured to the floor and/or to framing studs as shown in Figure 5 . Use two (2) wood screws or masonry/
concrete screws to secure fireplace to the floor. Use four (4) screws to attach fireplace to framing. The side brackets or nail-
ing flanges are designed to accommodate two thickness of wall boards (
Framing
1
/
" Nail
Flange
Screws
5
/
" Nail
8
Flange
Screws
1
/
" Nail
Flange
Screws
10
Figure 5 - Securing Fireplace to Floor and Framing Studs
1
/
" or
5
/
").
2
8
Framing
1
/
" Nail
Flange
Screws
5
/
" Nail
8
Flange
Screws
1
/
" Nail
Flange
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